Travel Tips & Guides

A checklist from our local team - what to bring, what to sort out in advance, and insider tips you won't find in any guidebook.

Step-by-step guide: Cardless Service, Foreign Exchange, how to avoid losing money on fees. 8 simple steps with a worked example.

Where to exchange money in Sharm, which banks offer the best rates, and why the hotel is the worst place to change your cash.

How to avoid unexpected costs when dealing with local photographers in Egypt - 10 rules that will save you stress and money.

Specific steps and authorities: Ministry of Tourism, tourist police, your consulate. How to file a complaint and get your money back.

A simple 7-step test to find a mask that won't leak - so you can enjoy the Red Sea reefs to the full.

How booking works, what's included, payment and cancellation rules. Read before you message our team.

Full guide: where to buy, which operator to choose, how to activate your SIM and check your data connection right at the airport.

Which should you choose: the old Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, or the new Grand Egyptian Museum next to the Pyramids? We compare 10 essential differences.